1722 Side Story 1: God Ling Xiao Takes Care of His Beautiful Wife (1)
Ever since they won the apocalypse battle, the three thousand worlds had revived. The Phoenix Divine Master had inherited the position of the new Great Dao. After Yu Huang started to guard the three thousand worlds, in order to commemorate the contribution of the Phoenix Divine Master to the three thousand worlds and celebrate the rebirth of the three thousand worlds, the three thousand worlds decided to give the era a new name—

Divine Dao Era.

In order to commemorate the Phoenix Divine Master, they named Yu Huang the Phoenix Great Dao. Every year, August 24, which was the day the Phoenix Great Dao died, was designated a celebration day for the three thousand worlds.

Not only that, but there was also a monument mountain built in the three thousand worlds. On the top of the mountain, there stood a towering statue wearing a red phoenix-patterned armor, and a pair of gorgeous red wings grew on its back. As it carried a heavy longbow on its back, it looked down at the human world with a benevolent gaze.

This was the statue of the Phoenix Great Dao.

At the foot of the monument mountain, there were countless monuments and every monument had the name of a fallen hero written on it.

On the 11th year, the citizens of the three thousand worlds were celebrating the victory of the apocalypse battle in their own way as they recalled the deceased warriors and the Phoenix Great Dao that gave them a second life.

That night, all the streets were blocked and no mode of transportation was allowed. On this day, the entire world was on break and reuniting with their families.

After dark, every family lit up Soul Calming Lamps at the door to commemorate the nameless phantoms who had died in battle. Some sat in their courtyards, some came to the square, and more people went to the middle of the road.

They knelt on the ground and faced the bright moon in the sky while chanting the sacrificial song piously and sadly.

They were commemorating their dead family and friends, those nameless heroes, and the Divine Phoenix Great Dao.

Sad music sounded everywhere in the three thousand worlds. Countless blessings were released from their chests and floated towards the monument mountains of the various worlds…

As the power of blessing lingered on the monument mountain, the entire monument was shining with golden light.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, “Look!”

Upon hearing the commotion, everyone looked up at the monument mountain and saw the statue of the Phoenix Great Dao on the monument mountain suddenly flash with golden light, which automatically flew into the depths of the universe. At the same time, the statues of the Phoenix Great Dao on the other worlds’ monument mountains also lit up.

As countless blessings gathered in the depths of the universe, a loud phoenix cry suddenly sounded in the boundless golden light. The deafening cry resounded throughout the three thousand worlds.

Swish!

After the golden light dissipated, a phoenix burning with golden-red flames flew towards the three thousand worlds from the depths of the universe. Her huge and gorgeous body and dignified and sacred aura left an indelible impression on everyone.

In the end, the phoenix returned to the place where it died.

Then, an ethereal and dignified voice echoed in the three thousand worlds—

“I’m back.”

She was back!

The Phoenix Great Dao was back!

At this moment, be it the commoners or the cultivators of the cultivation world, they all stood up excitedly as they cheered and cried tears of joy.

No one expected the Phoenix Great Dao to return.

It had been ten years.

All these years, during every celebration, the citizens of the three thousand worlds would spontaneously chant the sacrificial song, in hopes that they could summon the Phoenix Great Dao back to the human world.

Finally, God heard their call.

Yu Huang’s return became a celebration for the three thousand worlds.
That night, the Divine Masters gathered at the Yin Clan. When they saw the red-robed woman standing on the Yin Clan’s city wall, they finally believed that she had really returned.

When Lin Jiansheng saw Yu Huang, his eyes were filled with tears of excitement. “The phoenix has been reborn. Turns out the power of blessing can really help the Phoenix Great Dao be reborn!”

As the Divine Masters stood outside the city gate of Yufu City, they bowed to the woman on the city wall. Then, the Divine Masters placed their right hands on their chests and shouted piously and excitedly, “We welcome the Phoenix Great Dao’s return to the three thousand worlds!”

After Yu Huang took a deep look at them, she suddenly asked, “Back then, I personally killed 500 Divine Masters. Aren’t you guys resentful? Aren’t you guys terrified?”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

They didn’t know Yu Huang’s true motive for asking this, so they didn’t dare to answer rashly.

“You guys love and respect me, but you also hate me, blame me, and fear me,” Yu Huang muttered to herself.

Upon hearing this, the Divine Masters knelt down like frightened birds.

“Phoenix Great Dao, please calm down!”

They were filled with fear of Yu Huang.

The current Yu Huang was the lifeline of the three thousand worlds. If she was unhappy, she might destroy the three thousand worlds.

When she was dead, the Divine Masters missed her and were grateful to her. At the mention of her, they cried out in sorrow and admiration. However, now that she had really returned, the Divine Masters felt more fear for her than respect.

Yu Huang saw through their thoughts very clearly, so she sneered and said, “That’s right. Now, you guys have to listen to me. If I let you live, you can catch your breath. If I let you die, you have to die. To me, you guys are like puppets. You look like humans, but in fact, you’re just pigs and dogs.”

The entire world seemed to have fallen silent.

The Divine Masters’ expressions became terrified and uneasy. Only Mo Xiao, Lin Jiansheng, Jing Rujiu, Ji Linyuan, and Donor, who knew Yu Huang well, knew that Yu Huang wouldn’t do such a thing at all.

The reason she spoke so harshly was clearly to pave the way for her next words.

As expected, in the next second, Yu Huang changed the topic and said, “Are you afraid? If you’re afraid of death, hurry up and go tame ownerless worlds. After you comprehend independent space and refine it into a brand new ecosystem, you can move your people to a new world, escape my control, and truly take charge!”

“Otherwise, you guys will be no different than in the past. You guys will just turn from the Bewitching Butterfly’s dog to my dog.”

After saying that, Yu Huang waved her hand and said, “Go back. I’m tired.”

“Rest well. We’ll visit you another day.”

The Divine Masters hurriedly left.

However, Mo Xiao and the others didn’t leave. They stood outside the city wall quietly. After the Divine Masters left, Mo Xiao smiled at Yu Huang and said, “Ah Huang, you were quite impressive just now.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Huang, who was still mighty and domineering a second ago, immediately revealed a charming smile.

“Everyone, please come in and talk.”

After the Yin Clan’s city gate opened, Mo Xiao and the others walked in.